Italian Media Blast ‘Individuals Who Make Too Many Mistakes’ As Reason For Inter Milan Struggles Against Direct Rivals Like Bologna

Italian media have once again questioned Inter Milan ability to deliver in decisive matches, pointing the finger at costly individual mistakes rather than structural or tactical flaws after the Supercoppa defeat to Bologna.

According to Corriere dello Sport, watching Inter has begun to feel like “a replay of the same film.”

Whenever the level rises or the stakes increase, Cristian Chivu’s side struggle to live up to their potential.

With the exception of the win over Roma, the Nerazzurri have failed to win a single major head-to-head this season.

Indeed, “the only thing that changes is the name of the player responsible for the decisive mistake.”

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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The Roman daily is clear that Inter’s football is not the issue. “The way Inter play or set up is not under discussion,” the paper writes.

Instead, the spotlight falls on individuals who “make too many mistakes or repeatedly take the wrong decisions in the most delicate moments.”

Crucially, these lapses are not limited to younger players.

However they often involve the most experienced figures, as shown by the missed penalties that sealed the Supercoppa exit.

The problems are described as primarily mental. A lack of ruthlessness, cynicism and awareness of danger.

Inter returned to Milan with low morale and will resume work immediately at Appiano Gentile, with no time to switch off.

January is framed as decisive.

“It will be the month of answers about Inter’s real ambitions,” Corriere concludes. After a year filled with near-misses and disappointments. With the calendar tightening, a response is no longer optional.